Interpretation ID: nht91-4.15

DATE: June 5, 1991

FROM: Steven M. Healy; Morris G. Healy

TO: Richard Van Eiderstein -- NHTSA

TITLE: None

ATTACHMT: Attached to letter dated 7-8-91 from Paul Jackson Rice to Steven M. Healy and Morris G. Healy (A38; Std. 108; VSA (a)(2)(A))

TEXT:

Enclosed please find a brief description and drawing relative to monitoring lights that attach to bug deflectors (or shield) and/or to other appropriate mounting areas on vehicles.

The primary purpose of these lights is to bring indicator lights up and into the line of vision of the vehicle operator. Mainly, directional signals and high beam indicator (or other appropriate applications desired by the operator). The need of focusing and refocusing the eyes is eliminated through their use. The existing indicator lights on the dash board are left undisturbed.

A patent pending was obtained approximately two months ago. An opinion from your agency relative to the legality would be appreciated.

Attached to drawing of directional signal attached to bug deflector. (graphics omitted)